Dear Future Mayor of Charleston
Nov 24, 2015
The following is reposted from the Charleston Regional Business Journal (Nov. 16 – Nov. 29; Volume 21, No. 24): Dear Mayor of Charleston, We applaud you for taking on the challenge of filling the shoes of one of America’s most beloved Mayors. We know this is a daunting… Read More
Growing New Farmers Program culminates in participant-planned Farm Market Stand
Nov 19, 2015
Recently the 6th installment of the Growing New Farmers Program, including a Certificate in Sustainable Agriculture from The College of Charleston and optional Apprenticeship came to a close and we successfully graduated 24 participants. Twenty four individuals with the curiosity and desire to learn what it means to… Read More
Hiring and retaining talent tops list of concerns for local business community
Nov 3, 2015
At Lowcountry Local First, we believe ownership matters, and relationships matter. That’s why we work with businesses, community members and policymakers to build support for local, independent businesses. Here’s our criteria for a “local, independent business:” The business is privately held and not publicly traded. The business owners… Read More
Golden Ticket Contest: Buy Local Month 2015
Nov 2, 2015
Buy Local Month’s Golden Ticket Contest Nov 15 – Dec 15, 2015 SHOP LOCAL this holiday season and purchase a “Sea is for Caramel” chocolate bar from participating Sweeteeth Chocolate retailers or the Buy Local Block Party on November 21 for your chance to win one of three prize packs!… Read More